Chicago
73
YOUR CALL

Chicago' S Dog House Inc.

816 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
73/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
24
17 passed
Last Inspected
2025-02-18
Pass Rate
71%
4 failures
Score
73/100
YOUR CALL
6 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-02-18
Failed 4 inspections (2020, 2017, 2017...)
Sanitation issues found across 64 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 64×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Other critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety serious
2025-02-18 Pass Canvass
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED PACKAGED SNACKS SUCH AS CHIPS STORED ON ELEVATED SHELVES IN THE BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN APPROPRIATE STORAGE LOCATIONS, NOT IN BATHROOMS AND OTHER PROHIBITED AREAS.

minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED BOXES SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS (CUPS, LIDS, AND UTENSILS) STORED ON ELEVATED SHELVES IN THE BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN APPROPRIATE STORAGE LOCATIONS, NOT IN BATHROOMS AND OT...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HOT WATER TO BE LIGHTLY RUNNING AS HANDLE DOES NOT TURN FULLY OFF AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

2024-03-12 Pass Canvass
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES ON PREMISIES INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

2023-03-27 Pass Canvass
5
minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST NOT STORE FOOD CONTACT TO GO CONTAINERS OR CONTAINERS OF COOKING OIL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED CRACKED AND CHIPPED PLASTIC LID ON FOODS IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE COOLS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED A DIRTY BULK ONION CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RAW WOODEN PIPE/FAUCET MOUNTING AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK MUST BE PAINTED, SEALED TO BE NON-ABORBANT.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE ADDITIONAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

2022-03-29 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

PAPER DISPENSER MUST BE RELOCATED CLOSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

HAIR RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED IN PREP AREA FROM ANYONE ENTERING PREP AREA

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ENCRUSTED FOOD ON POTATO PEELER UNIT AT PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2021-05-04 Pass Canvass
1
minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BACK OUTSIDE AREA WITH OLD EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SHELVING AND TABLES. MUST REMOVE FROM BACK OUTSIDE AREA.

2020-03-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM PREP TABLE

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE AND EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER AND ALL EQUIPMENT WHEELS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; ALSO MUST CLEAN POTATOES PEELER UNIT INSTALLED AT PREP TABLE,ENCRUST DEBRIS(KEEP UNIT CLEAN AT ALL TIMES)

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LID PROVIDED AT TOILET RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOT MECHANICAL VENTILATION PROVIDED INSIDE THE WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

2020-03-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM PREP TABLE

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE(CONTAINER EMPTY). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED CHLORINE TEST KIT AND KEEP ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE AND EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER AND ALL EQUIPMENT WHEELS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; ALSO MUST CLEAN POTATOES PEELER UNIT INSTALLED AT PREP TABLE,ENCRUST DEBRIS(KEEP UNIT CLEAN AT ALL TIMES)

critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK A FOUL ODOR COMES FROM GREASE TRAP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNIT.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

UNABLE TO CHECK IF THE STAFF WASHROOM DOOR IS SELF CLOSING DUE TO A LOT OF ITEMS IN FRONT OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THE MENTIONED WASHROOM ITEMS REMOVED FROM DOOR

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LID PROVIDED AT TOILET RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FORM STAFF WASHROOM(BUCKETS,SCOREBOARDS DIRTY LINENS ETC.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOT MECHANICAL VENTILATION PROVIDED INSIDE THE WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

2019-11-06 Pass Canvass
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; POTATOES, FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN PREP, TOILET ROOM, AND MOP CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2019-03-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEM...

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RETRIEVE BOTTLED WATER FROM FRONT COUNTER PEPSI COOLER, THEN FOOD HANDLER OPENED BOTTLE OF WATER, DRANK FROM BOTTLE AT FRONT PREP AREA, THEN SAID FOOD HANDLER WALKED TO REAR PREP AREA PULLED PANTS UP TO WAIST SIDE, THEN FOOD HAN...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, ALLIGATOR SAUSAGE, SALAD DRESSINGS, SLICED TOMATOES, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR...

minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WIRE SHELVING RACKS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2018-10-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR THE HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSED AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS (HAMBURGER) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED AT THE SERVICE SINK INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

2018-03-15 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 9
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING ABOVE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AND WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE AND WALLBASE I...

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE PREP SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKINGVTHERMOMETER NEEDED IN 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER AND REAR 1DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. STEAN THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO WASHROOM FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND INSIDE WASHROOM.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE RO...

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF HAND SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING COTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2017-12-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR SIDE OF FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WHERE CASH REGISTER IS LOCATED. TAPE IS PROHIBITED.

2017-12-05 Fail Canvass
5
serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2009364, DATED 4/4/17. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON THE PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. REPAIR TORN SEAT COVERS IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL. #...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR SIDE OF FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WHERE CASH REGISTER IS LOCATED. TAPE IS PROHIBITED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STOVE, GRILL, AND FRYER IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA A ND TOILET ROOM.

2017-04-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER, BLACK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT. DEFROST DEEP FREEZER, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. REMOVE RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE PEPSI COOLER IN THE DINING AREA AND THE PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COU...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE BY THE FRONT DOOR, AND HOLE IN FLOOR IN FRONT OF GRILL. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE TOILET ROOM AND REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 1-COMP SINK ON THE WEST WALL, AND MAINTAIN.

2017-03-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. THE REAR EXIT DOOR HAS DUCT TAPE AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE. INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD'S AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTR...

serious Chemical Safety

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS (QUATERNARY)ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO TEST 3-COMP SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1734441, DATED 3/18/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; MISSING HANDLE ON LID OF BUN WARMER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN 1- COMP SINK AND PRE...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER, BLACK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT. DEFROST DEEP FREEZER, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. REMOVE RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE PEPSI COOLER IN THE DINING AREA AND THE PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COU...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE IN THE PREP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE BY THE FRONT DOOR, AND HOLE IN FLOOR IN FRONT OF GRILL. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN DINING AREA, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE TOILET ROOM AND REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 1-COMP SINK ON THE WEST WALL, AND MAINTAIN.

2016-03-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 12LBS.COOKED CHILI DATED 3/17/16 AT 63.3F IN A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER AND 2-3LBS. OF PREPACKAGED RAW GROUNDBEEF RANGING FROM 45.3F-45.7F INSIDE OF SMALL GLASS POP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE ...

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER(FOOD MANAGER) PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES THEN A HAT AND GLASSES ON TOP OF HAT AND THEN HANDLED FOOD,ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER WAS ON PHONE TAKING A FOOD ORDER HANDLED INK PEN ...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR VENT SLATES ON TOILETROOM DOOR,MISSING HANDLE ON LID OF BUN WARMER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN 1- COMP SINK AND PREP CO...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,WHEEL BASES,POTATO PEELER,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN TOILETROOM.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED ,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA ,DINING AREA,MISSING OUTLET COVER IN TOILETROOM,THRESHOLD AT FRONT AND REAR DOOR,MISSING CEILING PANEL ABOVE HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING ...

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN PREP AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT 1- COMP SINK,HANDLE ON TOILET IN POOR REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FURNANCE ROOM , SERVICE COUNTER,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND TOILETROOM.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

2015-03-26 Pass Recent Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON RESTROOM DOOR NEXT TO FOOD PREP AREA INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REFRIGERATORS. ALL THERMOMETERS SHULD READ 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN BATHROOM. NO EXTRA COOKING EQUIPMENT IS TO BE STORED IN BATHROOM.

2015-03-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON RESTROOM DOOR NEXT TO FOOD PREP AREA INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN BATHROOM. NO EXTRA COOKING EQUIPMENT IS TO BE STORED IN BATHROOM.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED UNCLEAN WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER. CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED WITHIN SNAITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

2015-03-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED DUMPSTER AREA UNCLEAN WITH GARBAGE IN AROUND DUMPSTER. GARBAGE TOO FULL TO HOLD ADDITIONAL GARBAGE SO EXTRA GARBAGE IS STORED IN BACK ALLEY. MUST REMOVE ALL GARBAGE FROM ALLEY AND KEEP GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS ...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVE PLASTIC UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. STORE ALL UTENSILS FACING THE SAME DIRECTION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN AND POTATO PEELER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MICROWAVE AND POTATO PEELER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED MOP SINK VERY UNCLEAN WITH CAKED ON DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK IN A SANITIARY CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION UNDER NAD BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON RESTROOM DOOR NEXT TO FOOD PREP AREA INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REFRIGERATORS. ALL THERMOMETERS SHULD READ 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN BATHROOM. NO EXTRA COOKING EQUIPMENT IS TO BE STORED IN BATHROOM.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED UNCLEAN WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER. CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED WITHIN SNAITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

2014-03-07 Pass Canvass
7
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, MOP SINK, INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER,INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE PRE TABLE, AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD (WITH GREASE AND DUST) BUILD-UP, AN...

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

WASHROOM DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY. INSTRUCTED TO RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND COOKING FOODS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND COOKING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

2013-04-18 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER INSIDE COOLERS. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2012-08-10 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.

2012-03-15 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2011-05-06 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OR SHELVING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. INTERIOR DOG PREP COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

100
Cafe Brauer
100
Cafe Brauer
54
Panera Bread
70
Starbucks Coffee #2515
32
Sarpino'S Pizzeria

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